Writing a Book Review - Reading and Writing Skills
- 1. Writing a Book Review Learning Competency: Identify the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines – Book Review (EN11/12RWS- IVdg-12)
- 2. I. OBJECTIVES A. Content Standards: The learner understand the requirements of composing academic writing and professional correspondence. B. Performance Standards: The learners produce each type of academic writing and professional correspondence following the properties of well-written texts and process approach to writing. C.Learning Competency: Identify the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across disciplines – Book Review (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12)
- 3. Click icon to add picture II. CONTENT Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines and for Professions – Book Review
- 4. Click icon to add picture III. LEARNING RESOURCES A. References 1. Reading and Writing Skills Quarter 4 – Module 8: Composing Academic Writing B. Additional Materials from Learning Resources (LR) Portal 1. English Curriculum Guide 2. Reading and Writing Skills MELCS 3. The Writing Center. Book Reviews. https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools /book-reviews/
- 6. IV. PROCEDURE WHICH IS WHICH? Directions: Identify if the given example is a Hypertext or an Intertext. A. ELICIT Hypertext
- 7. IV. PROCEDURE WHICH IS WHICH? Directions: Identify if the given example is a Hypertext or an Intertext. A. ELICIT Intertext
- 8. IV. PROCEDURE WHICH IS WHICH? Directions: Identify if the given example is a Hypertext or an Intertext. A. ELICIT Hypertext
- 9. Learning Objectives: a. identify the unique features, parts, and requirements in writing a book review; b. write a book review following the process approach to writing; and c. reflect on the importance of writing a book review. B. ENGAGE
- 10. UNRAVELING STORIES Short Stories: How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife by Manuel Arguilla Morning in Nagrebcan by Manuel Arguilla The Wedding Dance by Amador T. Daguio Dead Stars by Alfredo Salazar Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa Scent of Apples by Bienvenido Santos Group Activity Directions: In groups of four, read the summary of the given short story and answer the following questions in a sheet of paper.
- 11. Processing Questions: 1. What is the short story about? 2. Do you think other people would like it? 3. Did you learn something from the story? 4. Would you want to read it again? 5. Are you interested in reading other works from the same author?
- 12. D. EXPLORE BRAINSTORMING GROUP ACTIVITY Directions: Work with your previous group and brainstorm on the features and parts of a book review based on the previous activity. Processing Questions: 1. Did everyone participate in your brainstorming activity? 2. Is it important to be inclusive and listen to everyone’s ideas and opinions during this kind of activity? Why? 3. How were you able to arrive at your conclusions about the features and parts of a book review?
- 13. DO IT IN GRAPHICS GROUP ACTIVITY Directions: In the same group, create a graphic organizer about your ideas regarding the features and parts of a book review. Afterwards, share your work with the class.
- 14. E. EXPLAIN A book review is an objective and comprehensive evaluation of a particular book. It assesses the book's content, style, and relevance to the field it covers. Book reviews provide potential readers with an insight into the quality, content, and significance of a given book.
- 15. Parts of a Book Review A book review has an introduction, a summary of content, an analysis and evaluation of the book, and a conclusion.
- 16. Introduction The name of the author and the book title and the main theme. Relevant details about who the author is and where they stand in the genre or field of inquiry. The context of the book and/or your review. Your thesis statement.
- 17. Summary of the Content For nonfiction books like biography, history, and the like: pay primary attention to the major points (the argument) the author is putting forth and to the sources the author has drawn upon to back up his/her point of view. For fictional works such as novels, chick lit, graphic novels, manga: Pay attention primarily to the novel or book’s setting, plot, style, characters, theme/s, use of language and voice.
- 18. Analysis and Evaluation Your analysis and evaluation should be organized into paragraphs that deal with single aspects of your argument. Includes description and reactions to the book. Respond to the author’s opinion and analyze it. Explore issues the book raises.
- 19. Conclusion Relate your argument to other books or authors. Relate the book to larger issues. Tie together issues raised in the analysis and evaluation. Briefly restate your main points and your thesis statement.
- 20. Conclusion Indicate how well the book has achieved its goal and what personal experiences you’ve had related to the subject.
- 21. Tips in writing a book review 1. Take notes while reading. 2. Create an outline. 3. Look for sample book reviews. 4. Include quotations and other details from the book as evidence. 5. Revise your draft.
- 22. F. ELABORATE UNRAVELING GROUP ACTIVITY Directions: Go back to your previous groups and analyze the structure and content of a given book review. Present your findings to the class. Processing Question: 1. What is a unique feature of a book review that makes it effective? Criteria for rating: -Clarity of analysis - 15 pts. -Cooperation within the group - 10 pts. -Insightfulness of presentation - 10 pts.
- 23. G. Generalizations Guide Questions: 1. What is the importance of writing a book review? 2. Will it help you be more engaged with literature? 3. What are the advantages of reading literature?
- 24. H. EVALUATE 1. Which of the following are identified first in writing a book review? A. author and title C. page and number B. publication house D. audience 2. The following skills are enhanced when one writes a book review, EXCEPT: A. describing C. expressing B. analyzing D. assessing Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
- 25. H. EVALUATE 3. Which of the following is a strong book review title? A. Hilarious B. Five Thumbs Up! C. Student Reviewer Went Viral D. Millennial Philosophy to the Highest Level 4. Which of the following parts of a review provides the author’s name, book article’s name, source, and their statement? A. introduction B. conclusion C. body D. Synthesis
- 26. H. EVALUATE 5. In reviewing fiction books, what elements should be paid with most attention by the reviewer? A. setting and plot only B. setting, plot and characters C. language and audience D. language and genre
- 27. I. EXTEND Book Review Direction: Write a book review on a novel or a book that you like. Your work will be graded based on this criteria.
- 28. Thank you for listening! Presented by: Joanna M. Noveno
Editor's Notes
- #1: Be specific and direct in the title. Use the subtitle to give the specific context of the speech. -The goal should be to capture the audience’s attention which can be done with a quote, a startling statistic, or fact. It is not necessary to include this attention getter on the slide.
- #14: Based on the previous activities, what is a book review? What do we assess when write a book review? What are book reviews for? Written by scholars, experts, or avid readers, book reviews provide potential readers with an insight into the quality, content, and significance of a given book. They are usually written in newspapers, magazines, online platforms, and academic journals.
- #16: Why do you think we have to include all this in the introduction?
- #17: So what’s in the summary?
- #19: How should we write the conclusion? Please read and share your insights, Ms. ___________.
- #20: How should we write the conclusion? Please read and share your insights, Ms. ___________.